R v Turnbull (No. 11) [2016] NSWSC 783

R v Turnbull (No. 11) [2016] NSWSC 783

The evidence is relevant as it relates to the accused's attitude to regulatory scrutiny and action regarding land clearing, and is admissible under ss.55 and 56 Evidence Act 1995, as both parties rely on events over several years and such statements are pertinent to the trial issues.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: Ian Robert Turnbull
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Procedural Ruling on Admissibility of Evidence
Outcome
Evidence of Murray Malcolm Fisher allowed.
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence, Murder Trial, Land Clearing Regulation
Criminal Law Admissibility of Evidence Murder Trial Land Clearing Regulation

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Ian Robert Turnbull

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Procedural Ruling on Admissibility of Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the evidence of Murray Malcolm Fisher is admissible and relevant in a murder trial concerning the accused's attitude to regulatory scrutiny of land clearing

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence is relevant as it relates to the accused's attitude to regulatory scrutiny and action regarding land clearing, and is admissible under ss.55 and 56 Evidence Act 1995, as both parties rely on events over several years and such statements are pertinent to the trial issues.

Court Disposition

Evidence of Murray Malcolm Fisher allowed.

Orders

  • Evidence of Murray Malcolm Fisher as set out in MFI32 is allowed.